Ane Topelius

Ane Topelius (1767-late October 1806) was a general of Sweden. Topelius fought in the Finnish War against the Russian Empire in 1806, and was killed in te Battle of Aabo.

Biography
Topelius was born in Sweden, and became a general in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. Topelius commanded the Swedish Army in Finland, and built up a large army on the frontier with the Russian Empire. After relations deteriorated between Sweden and Russia following Russia's threats over the annexation of Finland, Topelius commanded the Swedes against the Russian Army. The Russians won the Battle of Aabo in late October 1806, and Topelius was killed in the Russian assault on the city.